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title: "P-3257 Claims Legal Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-054663"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSLINK"
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# P-3257 Claims Legal Services

Buyer: TRANSLINK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-054663

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## Summary

In a recent public procurement process, Translink, a public undertaking based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, sought to acquire legal services for claims advice under the title "P-3257 Claims Legal Services". The procurement belongs to the legal services industry category and follows Northern Irish devolved regulations. The process was conducted using an open procurement method, specifically a "Below threshold - open competition". The tender process commenced in June 2025 and the contract was awarded on 22nd September 2025, with the contract period starting from 1st October 2025. The services are expected to be delivered within the UK, region UKN, with a contract term of three years and the possibility of a two-year extension.

This procurement opportunity highlights significant growth potential for businesses specialising in public transport law. The tender required an experienced Public Transport Lawyer with recent practical experience in Northern Ireland, offering a clear opportunity for legal firms familiar with motor, liability, and miscellaneous legal advice related to public transportation. Particularly, SMEs like Macaulay and Ritchie Solicitors, who were awarded the contract, are well-suited for such tenders, especially when they can demonstrate relevant expertise and adaptability to the specific compliance requirements. This contract, valued at £750,000 (gross £900,000) with renewal options, provides substantial financial incentives and long-term engagement prospects for qualified legal service providers.

## Notice

Translink wishes to appoint on an 'Ad Hoc basis' an experienced Public Transport Lawyer who has Public Transport experience (i.e.: Bus/Rail) within the last 3 years (minimum), based and practising in N Ireland and holds valid practicing certificates issued by the Law Society of Northern Ireland, to provide advice in relation to Motor / Liability / Miscellaneous Advice with effect from 01 October 2025.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The contract will run for an initial term of three years, with a further option to extend for a period of up to two years

Renewal: The contract will run for an initial term of three years, with a further option to extend for a period of up to two years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061167-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | £750,000 |
| Awards value | £750,000 |
| Contracts value | £750,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSLINK |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT2 7LX |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MACAULAY AND RITCHIE SOLICITORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
- 79111000 - Legal advisory services
- 79112000 - Legal representation services
- 79120000 - Patent and copyright consultancy services
- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2025 at 09:12 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061167-2025
- 22 Sep 2025 at 07:45 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058322-2025
- 11 Jun 2025 at 08:29 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031410-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061167-2025
  1st October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058322-2025
  22nd September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031410-2025
  11th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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